US Bridges

SR 0079 over SR 2026

Fair

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Franklin Township · Structure no. 000000000018111

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,839
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0079 over SR 2026 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0079 over SR 2026 in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,839 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,563 by 2032. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0079
CrossesSR 2026
LocationFranklin Township
RouteInterstate 79
CountyGreene County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.8901, -80.13459
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,839 (2024)
Projected traffic7,563 by 2032
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$582,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0079 over SR 2026 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0079 over SR 2026 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0079 over SR 2026 carry?

About 9,839 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 0079 over SR 2026?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0079 over SR 2026?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.